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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943,891.40, 1,302,568 and 514,170.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943,891.40, 1,302,568 and 514,170.48 is: 709,554.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943,891.40 : 1,302,568 = 514,170.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943,891.40/1,302,568 = 514,170.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943,891.40x = 1,302,568 × 514,170.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943,891.40x = 669,742,013,792.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,742,013,792.64/943,891.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,554.10

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